The people in the collapsing iron gave the immortal ship a small shock from the Holy Lord.

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Bai Zhi shook the documents in her hand and said.

“That’s right, Lady Baizhi. The research institute does have two lines of research. One is the universal route. We have developed a human enhancement agent that uses the strengthening effect of erosion on organisms to keep the human body in a state of enhancement without being twisted into a monster.”

"That's great. If everyone can be strengthened, the power of the group will be stronger, and everyone will be able to survive."

On March 7th, her eyes lit up; being kind-hearted, she naturally preferred this path.

Bai Zhi disagreed with March 7's statement and instead asked, "So, what is the approximate strength of this route?"

The researcher adjusted his glasses. "If we use this enhancer, the average strength per person will be about three times what it was before."

Bai Zhi shook her head. "That's too low. The abnormal variants outside are at least 10 times higher than the average person."

"Let's talk about another route."

"The other route... is the Elite Soldier Project. Our research institute can synthesize large doses of enhancement agents, but these agents could be fatal to most people. The success rate is only about one in a thousand, and the two enhancements conflict with each other."

"However, compared to universally beneficial enhancement agents, the enhancement agents in the Elite Soldier Project can grant people combat power comparable to advanced mutants."

"What are your thoughts on the development direction of reinforcing agents?"

"This won't do, the mortality rate is too high, Xiao Baizhi, how about we use your..."

March 7th was only halfway through speaking when Xing covered her mouth. At this moment, one cannot question one's teammate.

Seeing this, Bai Zhi also gave Xing a thumbs up.

She could certainly use the dog charm to prevent the deaths of these cyborgs, but her purpose in coming here was to help Fu Hua face everything more calmly in the future.

This includes experiences of reformation or the death of other comrades.

The dog talisman is not a normal power that should exist in the ordinary world. If this power is used, it can indeed easily influence the outcome, but this is not what she wants.

"Lady Baizhi, why don't you try to invoke that being's mercy? With that being's compassion, I think we will surely be able to overcome the erosion."

Inside the research institute, another researcher hesitated for a moment, then spoke in a low voice.

A few days ago, when Bai Zhi used the power of her horse talisman to rebuild this place, that compassionate and great being descended and extended an invitation to Bai Zhi.

They also saw unparalleled healing, compassion, and immense power in that person. They had no doubt that if the other party simply showed mercy, the entire planet would be saved.

But this person refused outright.

Although their director felt it was right not to accept this sudden help casually, and even made the decision to have the entire research institute align with them.

However, some people within the research institute privately felt that if they could ask a more powerful entity for help, why not do it?

It's much better than the extinction of all humanity, isn't it?

"Let's not talk about this anymore, and you'd better not even think about calling upon Him. Miracles and magic don't come for free; you have to pay a price for what you want."

Bai Zhi gave the researcher a stern warning.

She knew very well that calling upon the mercy of the God of Abundance could indeed heal the erosion on this planet, but the price would be the collapse of the entire civilization, which would then be shattered into dust by the light arrows of the Emperor's Bow.

She didn't want the game to end prematurely.

At least, she didn't want to see the planet explode into a celestial body before she completed the entire plan.

This is related to the unlocking progress of the Horse Charm.

"Yes...."

The researcher lowered his head in frustration.

"The meeting is over. Focus all your efforts on developing the enhanced version of the drug. Everyone get back to work. Director, please take care of that plan."

After setting the tone, Bai Zhi waved her hand and adjourned the meeting.

The director, who had been silent all along, nodded after hearing Bai Zhi's special remark. "Don't worry, I will carry out that plan."

"Ah."

After everyone else had left, Bai Zhi waved to Fu Hua, who hadn't spoken until now.

"Red Kite, what are your thoughts on my decision?"

Bai Zhi's tone softened slightly.

"Me? I don't have any thoughts..."

Fu Hua hesitated for a moment, then shook her head. She had always been like this, going with the flow and rarely having her own opinions.

"So, do you think it's better to have a universally applicable enhanced version or a more advanced version?"

Bai Zhi didn't let Fu Hua off the hook, but continued to press for answers.

Fu Hua's personality is sometimes too soft. She doesn't want to change much, but at least she can be more opinionated and determined.

"If it were me, I'd prefer the more affordable option."

"Okay, that's good. At least you can express your thoughts. So, why do you think a universally accessible model is better? What are your reasons?"

Fu Hua opened her mouth, but realized that she had only given that answer out of emotional impulse.

"Was it because you thought of your friends, family, and countless innocent people, hoping they could also gain strength?"

Seeing Fu Hua's expression, Bai Zhi smiled and then said something.

“Yes.” Fu Hua nodded.

“I understand your thoughts, but, Chi Yuan, I must teach you something: sometimes, ideas and reality are different. The situation on this planet has become like this. What we need to do is to concentrate our human and material resources to create stronger high-end combat power.”

"Even if ten thousand people each had a wooden stick, they couldn't defeat ten soldiers with machine guns."

At this point, Bai Yanzhi patted Fu Hua on the shoulder, "In the future, you may see your teammates die in battle, or be corrupted, and you may even have to kill them with your own hands. Experiencing these things in advance may be a good thing for you."

Fu Hua remained silent because she didn't actually feel anything about what Bai Zhi was saying.

Just a few days ago, she was just an ordinary high school student.

Seeing this, Bai Zhi didn't take it to heart. She didn't expect Fu Hua to gain too much insight from this simulated universe, as long as she could stop feeling lost.

"This feels so familiar..."

Watching this scene, Lao Yang felt a bit of toothache.

Project 241

"Are we really going to leave the research institute?"

Inside the research institute, a researcher hesitated. On this planet, the erosion was becoming increasingly severe, with countless people being twisted into mutants, and even many electronic devices being infected.

Asking them to leave the research institute, or even the city, sheltered by Bai Zhi, would be tantamount to suicide.

“We must leave. Although Bai Zhi and the others were able to kill those mutants, it was ultimately not enough to stop the spread of the erosion. We must seek intervention from a higher power.”

Another researcher said without hesitation.

"You all saw what happened that day. The moment that great being descended, the trees around us that had been eroded came alive, displaying boundless vitality. If we can pray for His descent again, we will save our civilization and our planet!"

"Otherwise, with just these few people and the strength of humanity itself, we are completely unable to resist the omnipresent erosion!"

"For the future of the entire human race, we cannot place our hopes on these people; we must forge our own path!"

The speaker was a short researcher whose eyes shone with piety. After experiencing that divine intervention, he no longer believed in his own scientific methods.

Because he had seen the end of science, which was theology and philosophy, shining with endless brilliance, and the key to saving this planet.

Science requires endless exploration to obtain results, but now, the results are right in front of us, and we only need to reach out and touch them.

Is there any greater temptation than this?

“That’s right, I think Aulord is right. Humanity is completely powerless against this disaster. We need the intervention of a higher being. Agree to leave the research institute and find the person who can call upon that great being. Raise your hand!”

Another researcher raised his hand as he spoke.

The others hesitated for a moment, then raised their hands as well, while only a few remained silent and did not react.

"Lady Baizhi, quite a few researchers are preparing to leave the research institute. They want to study a way to summon that person."

Inside the research institute's office, one of the silent members of the group appeared before Bai Zhi and gave a detailed report.

"They really haven't given up. Oh well, let them be. Director, how's that research going?"

Bai Zhi shook her head and looked at the research institute director beside her. The commotion caused by the arrival of abundance was too great. Not only the research institute staff, but also many survivors probably had the same idea. Even if she wanted to kill all these guys to avoid that situation, she probably couldn't find enough people.

It's okay, it's leaked, so be it. At worst, we can just run away.

The main problem is that the erosion occurring on this planet is something she simply cannot eliminate with her power.

Because once she eliminates the erosion in one person, the erosion will spread to other places and infect that person again.

In other words, the planet was being eroded faster than it could be healed.

At best, she can only maintain a city in a clean state, preventing it from being eroded.

The director adjusted his glasses. "Lady Baizhi, the research on that project has made crucial progress. However, if we want to execute Project Ark, we still need to seize the space launch sites in nearby cities, as well as the resources required by the plan. These resources can only be found in various cities."

“OK, I’ll handle it with the others. You just need to execute the plan well,” Bai Zhi said decisively.

"I'll also speed things up!"

After finishing his speech, the director left the office without further ado.

"I hope that the Ark Project that Lady Baizhi mentioned will succeed... But, is it really possible to do something like that?"

The institute director, looking somewhat weary, rubbed his temples as he walked out the door. The idea Bai Zhi had proposed after learning about the institute's technology was truly unbelievable to him.

But if it were truly possible, then without a doubt, civilization on this planet would survive and be freed from the shadow of erosion.

"Phew, now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to take a gamble. Humanity has already reached this point, so it can't get any worse."

"Chiyuan, Sister Sanyueqi, and Xing, let's go, let's retake the neighboring city and bring those people over with us."

Not long after the director left, Bai Zhi gathered the other three.

"Wow, Little Angelica, why have you been so secretive lately?"

As soon as March 7th entered, his face was full of curiosity. "Have you figured out a way to save the world?"

Fu Hua also looked at Bai Zhi with some interest.

"Yes, that's right~" Bai Zhi said with a smile.

"Really? What method? Does it mean we're gathering everyone to fight the mutants to the death?"

"No, no, no, that would be too unwise. There are countless mutants in the world right now. We would have to keep searching until the end of time."

"Maybe it's to attract the attention of the Emperor Bow Master, and then send out the big rockets to deal with these aberrations."

Xing put forward a bold idea.

Bai Zhi twitched the corner of her mouth. "You'd better watch out for the Ten Princes coming to your door, or I might get splattered with blood."

Xing gave an embarrassed smile.

"Oh, stop keeping me in suspense, Little Angelica, tell me your plan."

"My plan is simple. We'll go and clear out the neighboring city, then seize its space launch site, collect all sorts of resources from the city, and finally build a spaceship."

"When faced with difficulties, you don't necessarily have to overcome them; running away is also a good option."

"what?"

Hearing Bai Zhi's answer, March 7th was stunned.

"This is so unprofessional," Xing commented.

"What else could I do? Unleash my full power, eradicate the corruption from the entire world, and in the end, everyone has a happy ending?"

"Is not it?"

Bai Zhi rolled her eyes. "What are you guys thinking? I'm not some star god. Faced with a disaster affecting an entire planet, I definitely couldn't restore it to its original state."

"Moreover, besides the issue of ability, the more important thing is that there are also incompetent teammates who are dragging us down. Those guys who want to summon the God of Longevity Plague will lead this planet into an abyss of no return. Do you want to try being pierced by the light arrows of the Emperor's Bow?"

This scene was faithfully recorded, and then the program's host began a discussion.

"Hey, Jimi, do you think this plan can succeed?"

"Oh, I can understand Bai Zhilongnu's eagerness. After all, according to the program's rules, if someone can preserve civilization when this planet is finally destroyed, then they will win directly and receive the ultimate reward."

However, according to historical records, this planet was ultimately destroyed by the light arrows of the Star God Lan, making it virtually impossible to preserve civilization under the power of the Star God.